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MISSION STATEMENT
To maximize resources in providing beautiful parks, recreation activities and quality facilities to the Brownsburg community that enhance the residents’ health and promote economic vitality for long-term sustainability.
VISION STATEMENT
To enhance the quality of life in Brownsburg and further its economic development goals to create a community of choice to live, work and play now and for future generations.
VaLUES INCLUSION: We embrace different ways of thinking to ensure we help to build a community for everyone.
CONTACT INFO
402 E. Main St. Brownsburg, IN 46112
brownsburgparks.com Administrative Office
GROWTH: We challenge ourselves to have a bigger impact on the community. INTEGRITY: We strive to build the respect and trust of the community. RELATIONSHIPS: We build relationships to connect with our community.
P: (317) 858-4172
WELLNESS: We improve our well-being so we can create an opportunity for community members to live a healthy lifestyle.
Maintenance Office
BROWNSBURG PARK BOARD
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P: (317) 852-1130
Hours: 7 am -3:30 pm EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS! For questions regarding parks and facilities:
parks@brownsburgparks.com
For questions regarding programs and events:
Cari Palma, President Phil Utterback, Vice President Amy Hobrock, Member Jason Johnson, Member Judith Kenninger, Member Michael Zonder, Member Amber Lane, Park Board Secretary
play@brownsburgparks.com
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Park HOURS
5 am to dusk. For more information on shelter or facility rentals and pricing, please see page 4.
The State of your Brownsburg Parks
Dear Reader, As we power through the last part of winter, I hope the 2019 Spring/ Summer edition of The Adventurer gives you something to look forward to as we await the arrival of spring in the parks. In addition to the many recreational programs and special events listed in this guide, your parks department staff continues to oversee a flurry of activities geared toward planning, developing and improving your park system throughout this year. I want to thank the many residents and park users who took the time to provide input during our strategic master planning process last year. Whether you completed an online survey, attended a public meeting or had a parks volunteer request you to complete a survey at one of our events, your feedback proved crucial to helping guide the development of our 2019-2023 Strategic Master Plan. Our staff is eager to dig into this work to address the unmet needs that are important to park users. On the following pages you’ll find information ranging from how you can have a voice in future site planning for two new parks to learning about the vision to link three parks – Arbuckle Acres, the current Tague property and Williams Park – using the proposed White Lick Creek Greenway. We’ve also included a pull-out page of summer activities your family won’t want to miss! I encourage you to stay plugged in to all of our parks and recreation news by following @brownsburgparks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or checking out our Parks Buzz blog at brownsburgparks.com. On behalf of the Park Board and Brownsburg Parks staff, I thank you for your ongoing support of Brownsburg’s growing park system. Thank you for choosing Brownsburg Parks for your family’s recreational activities!
Travis Tranbarger Parks and Recreation Director
PRICING POLICY
The Brownsburg Park Board has established cost recovery goals through the strategic business plan that staff are responsible for implementing. Brownsburg Parks’ programs are priced at market value. Brownsburg residents receive a discounted rate for most programs since they contribute to the overall maintenance and operations of the park system through property taxes. Those who live outside of the corporate town limits pay the regular fee. Brownsburg Parks approaches the fees for all of the services we provide with careful consideration and research before determining any necessary fee changes, taking into account market value for the services.
SPECIAL EVENT POLICY
Brownsburg Parks welcomes the use of our facilities and shelters for many types of occasions. If you are planning to reserve a shelter or facility for an especially large group, want to host a sports clinic/ tournament/corporate gathering, or plan to have inflatables, please fill out the special events application, which can be found at: www.brownsburg.org > Community > Community Links > Events on Town Property
PARK
FACILITY Bundy Lodge*
FACILITY ARBUCKLE ACRES PARK
STEPHENS PARK
FACILITY REFUND POLICY
In order to receive a full refund for a facility reservation, customers must request a refund at least 60 days prior to the reservation date. Refund requests made 30-59 days prior to the reservation date will receive a 50% refund. All refund requests made less than 30 days prior to the reservation date will be denied a refund, but customers may reschedule their reservation for a later date up to one year from original date reserved. In the event of severe weather resulting in park/amenity closures, Brownsburg Parks has sole discretion to determine if you may be eligible for a household credit allowing the registrant to reserve a new date up to one year from the original date reserved. For the full Refund Policy and Refund Request Form, please visit www.brownsburgparks.com > More Info > Forms & Applications > Refund Policy and Form
REGULAR
RESIDENT
$45/hr
$35/hr
NON-PROFIT $20/hr
REGULAR
RESIDENT
Shelters 2, 4, 8 Pavilion (Shelter 3) Shelter 5 Shelter 6 Shelter 7
$80 $120 $40 $60 $100
$60 $100 FREE $40 $80
NON-PEAK $40 $50 FREE $20 $40
Shelter 1
$80
FREE
FREE
Alpha St. Shelter $60 FREE FREE Shelters 1, 2, 6 $80 $60 $40 WILLIAMS Shelter 3 $120 $100 $60 (Oct-Apr) PARK Shelter 4 $100 $80 $40 (Oct-Apr) Shelter 5 $120 $100 $60 (Oct-Apr) *Bundy Lodge is available for parties, meetings, weddings, picnics or other special events. Rental minimum of 4 hours. Security deposit of $150 required at booking. Some additional restrictions may apply.
WILLIAMS PARK 940 S. Locust Lane Williams Parks’ 77 acres is home to Blast Off Playground, a spaceship-themed wooden play structure, and the Watermill splash pad. Maple Ridge Trail is a .79-mile crushed stone nature trail in the wooded area along White Lick Creek. Other amenities include seven shelters, a second playground, basketball courts and a paved .78-mile oval track. In 2017, Brownsburg Parks added an Outdoor Classroom to Williams Park. It is located across from the Alpha shelter. Currently, the classroom includes a stage and seating, making it a great place for Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts to meet. In the future, the classroom will include a sensory playground.
TRAILHEAD PROPERTY
STEPHENS Park 610 Stephens Drive Stephens Park is a four-acre neighborhood park that has one picnic shelter and a playground. Future amenities include pickle ball courts, an expanded play area and restrooms.
300 CR N/900 CR E This 6.67 acre parcel of land is located in the southeast portion of Brownsburg south of CR 300N and just east of CR 900E. This property will be developed in 2019 to provide additional parking for B&O Trail users, a small playground, a shelter and a restroom facility. The majority of the property will feature natural elements that maintain the integrity of the wetlands already on the land.
315 W. MAIN ST PROPERTY The Town of Brownsburg purchased this 51-acre property from the Tague family in June 2018. Located just west of the intersection of Green and Main Streets, the expansive acreage has the potential to house multiuse fields along with a wetlands area. The former family home also could potentially serve as a nature center. The community will assist in future design of the park.
Arbuckle Acres Park 200 N. Green Street Arbuckle Acres Park is the oldest park in Brownsburg. It boasts beautiful mature shade trees on its 54 acres. Amenities include baseball fields, lighted basketball and tennis courts, 1.3 miles of trails, seven shelters, and a playground shielded with a canopy of trees. This park is also the home to Bundy Lodge, site of Brownsburg Lions Club meetings.
B&O TRAIL CARDINAL PARK 3432 N CR800 E Parking and a trailhead were completed in 2018. This spring, the Town’s first dog park will be installed on the 14-acre site. When completed in 2020, the park will include a playground, shelter and restroom.
SR 267 across from Frazee Gardens Brownsburg Parks is proud to manage the three-mile stretch of the popular B&O Trail from SR 267 (Green St.) to Ronald Reagan Parkway. The trail is open 5 a.m. to dusk. From the B&O Trail at CR 300 N you can access the Bicentennial Trail, which connects Brownsburg to Avon.
Preschool aquatics Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center (Enter Door 10) Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $46 These lessons help orient preschool-age children to the pool environment and help them learn basic swimming skills. This American Red Cross program allows the swimmer to experience the pool without parental assistance. SPRING— April 13 – June 1 Saturdays, 10:30-11 am SUMMER— June 3-June 13 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6 pm June 17-June 27 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6 pm
Parent & Child Aquatics Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center (Enter Door 10) Ages: 6 months-3 years Cost: $46 Parent & Child Aquatics acclimates children ages 6 months to 3 years to the water and prepares them as they learn to swim in the American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics course. A parent or guardian must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class. Help your child feel comfortable in the water while exploring elementary swimming skills, water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking and back floating. SPRING— April 13 – June 1 Saturdays, 10:00-10:30 am SUMMER— June 3-June 13 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6 pm June 17-June 27 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6 pm
Learn to Swim Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center (Enter Door 10) Ages: 4-12 years Cost: $56 Children learn the basic skills of swimming using a curriculum created by the American Red Cross. Your child will learn recreational and competitive swim strokes at his or her own pace while also being taught basic water safety. As your child progresses, so will the curriculum. SPRING— Session 1: February 25-March 7 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6:15 pm/6:30-7:15 pm Session 2: March 11-21 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6:15 pm/6:30-7:15 pm Session 3: April 8-18 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-6:15 pm/6:30-7:15 pm SUMMER— Session 1: June 3-13 Monday-Thursday, 6:30-7:15 pm/7:30-8:15 pm Session 2: June 17-27 Monday-Thursday, 6:30-7:15 pm/7:30-8:15 pm
YOUTH SCUBA Would your child enjoy playing underwater games while at the same time learning basic scuba skills? Saturdays in April, Brownsburg Parks is teaming with Bottoms Up Scuba Indy to introduce kids to scuba. Participants will receive a Cressi snorkel set of their very own! Register for classes at http://apm. activecommunities.com/brownsburgparks/ActivitySearch/510 April 13, 20; May 11, 18 Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am/12-1pm Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center (Enter Door 10) Ages: 8-12 years Cost: $140
SCUBA Make the most of your next vacation by experiencing the wondrous paradise right beneath the waves as you scuba dive! Both Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses are available. Register at www.bottomsupscubaindy.com. Various dates throughout the year Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center (Enter Door 10) Ages: 13 and up Cost: $159
Help Us Determine the Amenities to Include in Our Newest Parks We’ve heard a lot of excitement from residents about the prospect of a new park at the former Tague residence at 315 W. Main. St. Did you know that as a park user, you have a voice in determining which features will be included at the park? Gathering public input is a huge piece of the park site master planning process. (Site planning is a separate task from our recently completed 2019-2023 Strategic Master Planning Process, which established priorities to be completed by Brownsburg Parks over the next five years for the entire park system.) Brownsburg Parks’ staff doesn’t make decisions on park facilities in a bubble; we ask residents and those who visit our parks for input. We gather that feedback through a variety of methods, from online surveys to public meetings. Our goal is to guide the process by sharing data and the best practices in park management to help predict future trends and patterns of use to make sure the site meets both current and future needs.
Using a site master planning process to develop our parks helps us to determine financial needs for startup and maintenance costs and ensures program features (playgrounds, flexible recreational spaces) meet the community’s needs. Planning also helps determine priorities and timelines. Thanks to public feedback, Brownsburg Parks is able to create parks and facilities that reflect the Town’s strong commitment to high-quality recreational opportunities. In 2019, Brownsburg Parks will create site master plans for the Tague property and our West Wynne Farms property, which is located just south of the B&O Trail and east of Green Street adjacent to the Bersot Crossing housing addition. We hope you will participate in the meetings to program these important park facilities. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for meeting dates and times.
Register at www.letsgosports1.com
Tiny Hitters T-ball
Jr. All-Americans Flag Football
Participants will slide into the basics of T-Ball, including throwing, hitting and fielding. Each session will consist of learning the proper baseball techniques in a fun instructional format. Our highly motivated coaches will engage with all Tiny Hitters as they take their first steps towards building a love of baseball/ softball! All participants will receive a baseball hat and T-shirt. Each Tiny Hitter is required to bring his or her own glove. April 27 – June 8 Saturdays, 9-10 am/10-11 am Williams Park, Field near Blast Off playground Ages: 3-5 Cost: $70
Participants will tackle the fundamentals of football by learning how to throw, kick, catch and position themselves correctly through fun instructional drills. Participants will play in non-competitive scrimmages at the end of each program. Players will learn routes, positions and the basic rules of football. All participants will receive a T-shirt and football awareness packet. Let’s Go Sports will provide all flags and footballs. Sundays, March 31-May 12 2-3 pm. No class on Easter. Williams Park, Field near Blast Off playground Ages: 6-8 Cost: $75
Tiny Kickers Soccer
Tiny Rackets Tennis
Participants will explore the basics of soccer, including kicking, dribbling and defense. Each practice will consist of learning the proper techniques for running with a ball and the rules of the game through fun instructional drills. Our highly motivated coaches will be engaged with all Tiny Kickers throughout the program. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Let’s Go Sports will provide soccer balls. Each Tiny Kicker is required to bring his or her own shin guards. April 2-May 7 Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm / 6:30-7:30 pm April 3-May 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm / 6:30-7:30 pm Williams Park Ages: 3-5 Cost: $70
Tiny All-Americans Flag FootbalL Participants will develop the fundamentals of football, such as throwing, kicking and catching, through fun instructional drills. Our coaching staff will pump up our players as they participate in weekly non-competitive punt, pass, kick and catch challenges. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Sundays, March 31-May 12 1-2 pm. No class on Easter. Williams Park, Field near Blast Off playground Ages: 3-5 Cost: $75
Participants will learn the basics of tennis, including skills like hitting the ball while integrating hand-eye coordination, through fun instructional drills. Our highly motivated coaches will be engaged with all Tiny Rackets. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Let’s Go Sports will provide tennis balls and cones. Each participant is required to bring his or her own racket. June 5-July 17 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm/6:30-7:30 pm August 7 – September 11 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Arbuckle Acres Park Tennis Courts Ages: 3-5 Cost: $65
JUNIOR RACKETS TENNIS Participants will practice the basics of tennis including learning the proper techniques to hit the ball, how to serve and the rules of the game. Our highly motivated coaches will be engaged with all Junior Rackets. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Let’s Go Sports will provide tennis balls and cones. Each participant is required to bring his or her own racket. June 5-July 17 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm August 7 – September 11 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm Arbuckle Acres Tennis Courts Ages: 6-8 Cost: $65
Big improvements are coming to Brownsburg's smallest park Big improvements are coming to Brownsburg’s smallest park. Stephens Park is located at 610 Stephens Drive, not far from the intersection of Tilden Drive and Green Street. Currently, the four-acre space features a shelter, a small playground and a field for a variety of sports. But the park will have a new look soon. The gravel park entrance will be paved and sectioned into 28 parking spaces. Brownsburg Parks will continue to champion green environmental practices by capturing water runoff in a bioswale. This natural feature doesn’t depend on pipes to drain water runoff from the hard surface of the parking lot into sewers. Instead, its sloped sides drain water into vegetation that can absorb the runoff. The plants also can withstand drought, making them low maintenance. One-quarter of the park will feature pickleball courts. One of the fastest-growing sports in America, pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It’s a great activity for all ages. A year-round restroom will be built nearby. (Those
who want to give the game a try before these courts are constructed can use the tennis courts currently located at Arbuckle Acres Park, which are striped for pickleball.) The current playground will be upgraded and separated into two distinct areas. One area will include play features for children ages 5 to 12 years old, while the adjoining play area will provide sensory play for children 2 to 5 years old. These play elements will help children develop their fine and gross motor skills while stimulating their sense of touch, sight and sound. Along with the playgrounds, a natural playscape will be created on the north side of the park. A playscape provides children with opportunities for unstructured play by using natural elements, such as tree logs or rocks, for climbing and dirt or sand for digging. Finally, visitors can enjoy a stroll around a trail that will encircle the park. Construction is expected to begin in 2020.
week 1 : June 3-7 Theme: Gaming Galore Week Field Trip: Incrediplex, Indianapolis Roll the dice, jump ahead and see if you can earn the most points this week as we play some of our favorite large group games, board games, game show games, larger than life games, and some of our very own camper-created games! With Minecraft workshops (Explorers) and Video Game Making workshops (Pathfinders) provided by Snapology, this week should score BIG points!
Week 2 : June 10-14 Theme: Up, Up and Away! Week Field Trip: Local airport Everything is up in the air this week as we take our eyes to the skies and learn about the things that are beyond our reach! From touring a local airport and meeting a real hot-air balloon pilot (Paul Felty from Hoisting the Colours, LLC), let us take your imagination to infinity and beyond!
Week 3 : June 17-21 Theme: Baby Shark Week Field Trip: Splash Island, Plainfield
Dive into the ocean and discover why sharks are becoming an endangered species and what we can do to help them! Camptown will teach Explorers about water conservation at Adventure Camp and will provide Pathfinders with Natural Wonders Day Camp at Eagle Creek.
Week 4 : June 24-28 Theme: Bike Safety Week Field Trip: Hot Skates, Avon Get your helmets and bicycles ready! Safe riding on sidewalks, neighborhood streets and trails will be our focus this week as campers harness their riding skills and work on balance as they practice sharp turns, long straightaways and figure 8’s on a unique bike course designed by the Brownsburg Kiwanis Club and Hoosier Rails to Trails. Nine13 Sports will provide their Kids Riding Bikes Program, too.
Week 5 : July 1-5 * CAMP CLOSED JULY 4 Theme: Myth Busting Week Field Trip: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Is yawning actually contagious? Will your eyes actually get stuck in a cross-eyed position if you hold
it too long? Is it possible to walk or swim in a straight line when blindfolded? Let’s bust these myths by putting them to the test and finding out once and for all if they are plausible, can be confirmed or should be busted!
Week 6 : July 8-12 Theme: Go for the Gold Week Field Trip: National Institute for Fitness and Sport, Indianapolis; Indiana Fever basketball game, Indianapolis Hard work, an awesome attitude and cooperation are all the skills you will need this week as our campers compete in Mini Olympics here at Adventure Camp! Everyone will be going for the gold as Adventure Camp divides into countries and competes against each other in numerous mini challenges throughout the week. The team with the most points wins.
Week 7 : July 15-19 Theme: The Force Is With Us Week Field Trip: X-Site Laser Tag, Indianapolis In a galaxy that is not so far, far away . . . many brave individuals are being called upon to fulfill their destiny and master their use of the force! Campers will begin
this rigorous week of Jedi training as “Padawans” preparing to become Jedi Knights. Throughout the week, they will discover the Force within themselves with teamwork, confidence-building exercises and decision-making games. May the Force be with you as you join us this week!
Week 8 : July 22-26 Theme: Throwback Camp Week Field Trip: Arbuckle Acres Park We are traveling back to a time when camp was all about color war challenges, sitting around a campfire, singing silly songs, watching skits, friendship bracelet crafting, and hiking down beautiful trails. You simply don’t want to miss this fun-filled week!
Week 9 : July 29-31 Theme: Who’s Got Talent? Week For our last week of the summer, let’s celebrate all of the unique talents that each person brings with them to camp with a Camper Talent Showcase and a summer celebration to leave camp and start off the school year on a high note!
Week 1 : June 3-7
Awesome Apps Week Field Trips: Defy, Indianapolis; Arbuckle Acres Park From Instagram to Snapchat to Angry Birds to Sims, we’ll take a closer look at what makes apps so addictive. Campers will learn how to develop and design their own apps and bring them to life with app-themed group games and activities!
Week 2 : June 10-14
Bottoms Up Scuba Indy Week *special fee required Field Trip: Ft. Benjamin Harrison for fishing with Camptown Take advantage of this awesome opportunity to learn the basics of scuba diving and take the first step towards certification! Led by Bottoms Up Scuba-Indy, campers will experience safe scuba diving instruction under the supervision of a certified PADI pro! Prepare to spend time in the water each day this week!
Week 3 : June 17-21
Zombie Survival Week *special fee required Field Trip: Koteewi Archery, Noblesville; Camptown overnight trip Breaking News: Another virus is spreading throughout the Town of Brownsburg that is leaving its victims in a horrible zombie-like state! To survive this outbreak, campers will practice and learn survival skills they need to know to come out of this situation alive! Do you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse?
Week 4 : June 24-28
Me, My “Selfie” and I Field Trips: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis; Local photography studio This week is all about the art of photography and creating the perfect selfie! Campers will work alongside a professional photographer and learn the basics of creating the perfect composition and capturing the right lighting to hone their photo capturing skills.
Week 5 : July 1-5 *
CAMP CLOSED JULY 4 Myth Busting Week Field Trip: Children’s Museum Is yawning actually contagious? Will your eyes actually
get stuck in a cross-eyed position if you hold it too long? Is it possible to walk or swim in a straight line when blindfolded? Let’s bust these myths by putting them to the test and finding out once and for all if they are plausible, can be confirmed or should be busted!
Week 6 : July 8-12
Mission Impossible Field Trips: Crux Climbing Wall with Camptown; Indiana Fever basketball game, Indianapolis; Indy Paintball Battleground Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to complete Secret Missions that serve our community. Use your creativity under pressure with limited items to solve problems. Practice Morse Code and other secret communication techniques. This message will not self-destruct in 5...4...3...
Week 7 : July 15-19
Chef Showdown Field Trips: Kroger shopping trip; Butler Cue Farm Get your aprons and utensils ready and let the cooking begin! Campers will learn basic food preparation safety, discover how to use a variety of different ingredients to create delicious recipes, and participate in the 2nd Annual Adventure Camp Chef Showdown led by Claudia Simion, BCSC Nutrition Specialist!
Week 8 : July 22-26
Throwback Camp Week White River Canoeing with Camptown; Yellowwood State Forest hike, Brown County; horseback riding at Natural Valley Ranch We are traveling back to a time when camp was all about color war team challenges, sitting around a campfire, singing silly songs, watching skits, friendship bracelet crafting, and hiking down beautiful trails. You simply don’t want to miss this fun-filled week!
Week 9 : July 29-31
Summer Holiday Field Trips: Holiday World What better way to end our summer days together than with a day trip down to Holiday World before saying “So long!” to summer! Campers will begin their trip to the park early in the morning on Tuesday and will arrive home later in the evening.
Week 1 : June 3-7
Week 7 : July 15-19
Little/Big Week We are going to start summer by sizing up and sorting everything! Join us as we think outside the box and take a hands-on learning approach to measuring, play GIANT games, and take a closer, magnified look at the tiniest of details.
Book Worm Week Use your imagination and travel with us across some favorite storybook pages as we have fun pretending with some of our favorite characters and stories!
Week 2 : June 10-14 Space Cadets Week We’re taking our campers out of orbit this week as we go through “Astronaut Training,” design our own rocket ships and learn what it takes to leave this planet and explore infinity and beyond!
Week 3 : June 17-21 Secret Lives of Pets Week Calling all animal lovers! This week we will learn all about how to be the best pet owners, how we should take care of our pets, which animals make great pets and which animals are better left in the wild.
Week 4 : June 24-28 Tinker Tots Week Become a master builder with us as we tinker with LEGOs, blocks, dough and more to learn the building blocks of problem-solving and working with others. Let’s make a masterpiece!
Week 5 : July 1-5* CAMP CLOSED JULY 4 Dino Dig Week Let’s get in touch with our inner explorer as we learn about all things prehistoric! Dig for dinos, find fossils and search for eggs while we travel back in time to study these GIANT prehistoric creatures!
Week 6 : July 8-12 Go for Gold! Week Hard work, an awesome attitude and cooperation are all the skills you will need this week as our Tiny Trekkers go through “Olympic” training and compete in their own events during Mini Olympics at Adventure Camp. Let the games begin!
Week 8 : July 22-26 Throwback Camp Week We are setting up camp outside, going on “bear hunts,” sharing stories around a “campfire,” making s’mores, singing silly songs and exploring the great outdoors at Arbuckle Acres Park. (Drop off and pick up will be at Arbuckle Acres Park.) You simply don’t want to miss this fun-filled week!
Week 9 : July 29-31 X- Marks-The-Spot Week We’re off to find some hidden treasure this week! From scavenger hunts to I Spy, campers will spend this week taking a closer look at their surroundings and working together to help each other discover things that aren’t always in plain view.
Register at www.letsgosports1.com
Youth Football Small Group Training (Maximum of 10 participants) Let’s Go Sports will coach key drills to allow participants to improve both their physical and mental skills. Parents will be able to choose between beginner and intermediate sessions to ease all players into the game of football. Each session will guarantee a small-group focus to allow for more reps and time spent with a coach. Our goal at Let’s Go Sports is to increase the confidence and knowledge in all athletes while giving them the best experience possible. All participants will receive a t-shirt. June 3-June 24 Mondays, Beginner 9-10 am/10-11 am Mondays, Intermediate, 11 am-noon Williams Park Ages: 6-8 Cost: $70
SUN, june 8 9-11AM brownsburg’s b&O trail (from RONALD REAGAN PKWY to sr 267) avon’s bicentennial trail to washington township park BIKE WITH A COP check out Trail fire equipment learn how to get your bike trail ready
Youth SOCCER Small Group Training (Maximum of 10 participants) Let’s Go Sports will coach key drills that will allow participants to improve their skills both physically and mentally. Parents will be able to choose between beginner and intermediate sessions to ease all players into the game of soccer. Each session will guarantee a small group focus that will allow for more reps and time spent with a coach. Our goal at Let’s Go Sports is to increase the confidence and knowledge of all athletes while giving participants the best experience possible. All participants will receive a t-shirt. June 5 – 26 Wednesdays, Beginner 9-10 am/10-11 am Wednesdays, Intermediate 11 am-noon Williams Park Ages: 6-8 Cost: $70
Town's First Dog Park Scheduled to Open in 2019 Off-leash dog parks are one of the fastest growing types of parks across the nation, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. That’s why Brownsburg Parks is excited to unveil the town’s first dog park at Cardinal Park in 2019. Based on an estimate by the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 4,000 Brownsburg households include dogs. But that isn’t why Brownsburg Parks is building the dog park. The decision was based on the results of two statistically valid surveys completed by residents in 2012 and 2017. The results showed: • When asked to rank the facilities residents felt were most important for Brownsburg, dog parks came in #7 out of 26 options in 2012, and #6 out of 26 options in 2017. • In 2017, 53 percent of respondents were very or somewhat supportive of building a dog park. That was up from 45 percent in 2012.
Every year, Brownsburg Parks staff are approached by park visitors who share concerns about dogs that are allowed to run off-leash by their owners. Providing a safe, enclosed space for dogs to run free can reduce these incidents, making park visits more enjoyable for everyone. We’re also pleased to create another gathering space for community members. Among those we believe will benefit greatly from a dog park are older adults. About 9,400 Brownsburg residents are age 50 or over, and many are pet owners. A dog park offers a great way for people of all ages to leave their homes and meet others with a similar interest. The Park Board will approve the design of the dog park sometime this spring. Keep an eye on our social media sites to find out when we’ll host our ribbon-cutting ceremony at the dog park. And be sure to bring your four-pawed friend with you!
Tinkergarten -Youth Nature Exploration
Herb Garden Greenhouse Start-Up Kit Tuesday, April 9, 6-7 pm Tuesday, May 14, 6-7 pm Williams Park, Shelter 2 Ages: 4+ Cost: Regular: $20/Resident: $15 Bring your little gardener to Williams Park to learn how to create an herb garden. Each child will learn how to grow four different herbs in their own little greenhouse. Participants will compare and contrast the four different seed types and learn about the health-related benefits of each herb.
Food Doesn't Grow in Supermarkets! Thursday, May 9, 6-6:45 pm Williams Park, Shelter 1 Cost: Regular: $15/Resident: $10 This “hands-on” experience will allow children to discover the important nature-food connection. Participants will be able to see, smell and taste four different types of all-natural honey while also learning about honey bees and their role in our eco-system. (Allergy alert: This program contains real honey.)
Plein Air Painting April 27: Williams Park, Shelter 1 May 11: Arbuckle Acres, Shelter 5 June 15: Williams Park, Shelter 6 July 20: Arbuckle Acres, Shelter 6 August 10: Williams Park Alpha Shelter All classes are 10 am-noon. Ages: 12+ Cost: $35 per session. Pre-registration is required. Join Brownsburg Parks and The Purple Palette at one of Brownsburg’s unique parks for guided painting! Plein Air, or “Open Air” painting, is a way to connect art and the great outdoors. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials provided. Please be prepared for the outdoor conditions, including proper shoes, water and snacks.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Throughout spring and summer Williams Park Alpha Shelter/Outdoor Classroom Ages: 18 months-8 years To register and for current class schedule, go to: https://tinkergarten.com/classes/all/46112 These fun classes support the development of a range of cognitive, social/emotional and physical skills learned through play. Tinkergarten Leader Kristi Flynn will facilitate expertly designed play scenarios that allow children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. The skill area for the season will be focus and self control.
Silly Safaris Saturday, July 13, 10-11 am Williams Park, Outdoor Classroom Ages: All! Cost: Free! Online registration requested. A Silly Safaris LIVE Animal show blends facts and fun by introducing a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and bugs to audience members of all ages. Special guests from the audience join each animal for a game that teaches about the natural world.
White Lick Creek Greenway Will Connect Brownsburg to AvON Have you ever wondered why there is a greenroofed shelter on Green Street by I-74? It’s because that is a trailhead for the White Lick Creek Greenway. The trailhead marks the start of an almost three-mile segment of greenway between Northfield Drive and Williams Park. Currently, you can walk from Brownsburg’s northern neighborhoods using a trail connection under I-74 on the east side of Green Street to access the trailhead. From there, you can follow the trail to the Walmart parking lot. Brownsburg Parks is currently in the midst of acquiring property to continue the trail around the back side of the businesses in the Northfield Commons Shopping Center. Because much of this property is considered wetlands, the trail will be constructed on an elevated boardwalk. Once complete, trail users will be able to walk, run or bike from the north side of I-74 to Arbuckle Acres Park. The goal is to have the design portion of the trail completed this year.
But the long-term plan for the White Lick Creek Greenway is what’s really exciting! Thanks to the 2018 purchase of the Tague property near the intersection of Main and Green Streets, Brownsburg Parks plans to link three park properties – Arbuckle Acres Park, the Tague property and Williams Park – using the White Lick Creek trail. The projected completion date for this project is 2024. Ultimately, the trail will connect Brownsburg to Avon at US Highway 36. The towns are working together on solutions to complete this project. Brownsburg Parks also is seeking grants to secure additional funding. All of this work ties back to the Town of Brownsburg’s 2008 Greenways Master Plan and the 2014 Brownsburg Active Transportation Plan.
Water Aerobics
Experience a low-impact exercise that benefits individuals at any fitness level! Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center Enter Door 10 3 visits = $21/5 visits = $35/10 visits = $50
POUND
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Channel your inner rock star with this full-body cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, torch calories and drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique – all while rocking out to your favorite music! April 3-May 22 June 5-July 31 August 7-September 25 Wednesdays, 7-7:45 pm Eaton Hall $45/8-week session
Yoga
Do you want to improve your balance and strength? Find a relaxed state? Then yoga is for you! In Yoga/ Stretch, a stable chair is offered for comfort and reassurance. This is a Silver Sneakers qualifying class. Hatha Yoga is the traditional mat style and offers a bit more of a challenge. Participants are asked to bring their own mats or can use one of ours. HATHA YOGA Mondays & Fridays, 9-9:45 am Eaton Hall 3 visits = $9/5 visits = $15/10 visits = $23 Silver Sneakers, Renew Active = Free! YOGA/STRETCH Mondays & Fridays, 11-11:45 am Eaton Hall 3 visits = $9/5 visits = $15/10 visits = $23 Silver Sneakers, Renew Active = Free! EVENING HATHA YOGA Tuesdays, 6-7 pm Eaton Hall 6 visit pass = $30
Women on Weights
This strength-training class is tailored to women of all ages and abilities. Your instructor will help you to improve your muscular strength, function, shape and definition through the use of light dumbbells and barbells. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towel and stability ball, which will be
incorporated into various exercises. No prior weightlifting experience is required. Wednesdays, 8:45-9:30 am Eaton Hall 3 visits =$9/5 visits = $15/10 visits = $23
Slow-Flow with Restorative Yoga j
Move through a slow and steady practice where postures and breath connect to create a simple flow of postures and end class supported by pillows and props to allow the mind and body to experience the full benefits of relaxation and release in the body. Thursdays, 9-10:15 am Eaton Hall 3 visits =$9/5 visits = $15/10 visits = $23
Cardio Classic
High energy, fun music and great people all are here for you to enjoy in this 45-minute class. Strengthen your heart and muscles, burn calories and improve your flexibility for that all over healthy feeling you deserve. All ages welcome. Wednesdays, 10-10:45 am Eaton Hall 3 visits = $9/5 visits = $15/10 visits = $23
Stroller Strength
A total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each one-hour workout is made up of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! You’ll leave class feeling connected, successful and energized! This class is all about self-care in a supportive and fun environment. April 8-May 3/May 13-June 7/June 10-July 5 Mondays & Fridays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Williams Park, Shelter 5 Cost: Regular: $60/Resident: $50
Pathfinders Walking Club
Walk the path to wellness in the hallways of The Harrison. Climb a few stairs in their three story building! Ongoing through April 30 Tuesdays, 9-10 am The Harrison, 3060 Valley Farms Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46214 Outdoor Walking Begins on May 7th and will continue on Tuesdays, 9-10 am in Arbuckle Acres Park (meet at Shelter 6 in the Lower Level). Cost: Free! Online registration requested.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
Let us take you out to the ball game! We’ll be chartering a motor coach to the beautiful Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati to watch the Chicago Cubs take on long-time divisional foe the Cincinnati Reds. Price includes snacks on the bus, water, ticket and transportation. Sunday, June 30, 1:10 pm (game time) Great American Ball Park Bus departs from Arbuckle Acres Park’s Bundy Lodge at 8:00 am, returning at approximately 8:30 pm Regular: $120/Resident: $110
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
Join us as we head north to famous Wrigley Field as the Cubs face the Brewers. Travel to the game in comfort in a motor coach. Price includes snacks on the bus, water, ticket and transportation. Friday May 10, 1:20 pm CDT (game time) Wrigley Field Bus departs from Arbuckle Acres Park’s Bundy Lodge at 8 am EDT and returns at approx. 11 pm. Regular: $120/Resident: $110
Ballroom Social Dancing
Social dancing made easy! Whether new to dance or a seasoned pro, this six-session class for pairs is perfect for you and your partner! The class is taught by professional dance instructors Scott and Yulia Shook. January 24-February 28 (Bolero and Quick-step) March 7-April 11 (Tango and Samba) April 18-May 23 (Foxtrot and Swing) Thursdays, 7-8 pm Eaton Hall Cost: $80/couple
Spring Hiking Trip
Hike the beautiful trails of McCloud Nature Park, one of the premier nature parks in Central Indiana. Enjoy more than six miles of hiking trails. Good for all skill levels. Tuesday, April 30, 9 am-3 pm Cost: $20 regular/$15 resident Depart from Brownsburg Parks administrative office parking lot promptly at 9 am. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
House on the Rock Tour
Located between the cities of Dodgeville and Spring Green, Wisconsin, The House on the Rock opened in 1959 and is a complex of architecturally distinct rooms, streets, gardens and shops designed by Alex Jordan Jr. Day 1 of the trip will include a tour of Taliesin, the famous estate of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, while Day 2 features a tour of House on the Rock. Travelers will stay overnight at the Round Barn Lodge in nearby Spring Green, WI. The Lodge has been newly renovated and features country style décor and spacious rooms. Note: The House on Rock tour is not wheelchair accessible. Hotel rooms offer either one king-sized or two queen-sized beds. Meals will be at guest’s own expense. (A light breakfast will be served on Day 1, along with snacks for the bus trip to and from Wisconsin.) Walking shoes are strongly recommended. Wednesday, June 19 – Thursday, June 20 Ages: 18+ Cost: Regular: $320/Resident: $300 Bus will depart Arbuckle Acres Park’s Bundy Lodge at 7 am on 6/19 and return at approximately 8 pm on 6/20
Wildlife Habitat Workshop
This unique educational opportunity is for individuals and families who are interested in protecting the natural beauty and local wildlife of Indiana. Participants will learn about native plants and animals, explore the links between their communities and larger ecosystems, and develop skills to create a wildlife-friendly habitat. This workshop will be led by a naturalist from The Indiana Wildlife Federation, which developed this course to connect adults and children to nature in a fun and educational way. Saturday, May 4, 10-10:45 am Williams Park, Outdoor Classroom Ages: All! Cost: Free! (Pre-registration is required.)
Joyful Journeys : Loose Leash Walking Games and Activities
Does your dog need better leash manners? Here’s the good news, there are games and exercises that will help your dog go from pulling to walking calmly as a partner. Have fun with your dog while you improve your walk experiences! Please leave dogs at home for the first session, as we will cover some important foundational information together. April 17 – May 22 Wednesdays, 6-7 pm/7:15-8:15 pm Williams Park, Shelter 2 Cost: $75
Clever Canines : Trick Dog Training
Earn a novice or intermediate trick dog title with guidance, feedback and a certified witness included. In addition to teaching the basics of dog training and offering trick ideas and alternatives, I can sign off on your tricks as your dog learns them. Learn enough to earn a trick dog title with your pup! Please leave dogs at home the first session as we will cover some important foundational information together. April 18 – May 23 Thursdays, 6-7 pm/7:15-8:15 pm June 17 – July 22 Mondays, 6-7 pm Williams Park, Shelter 2 Cost: $75
Wag & Win Masters' Class
Have you enjoyed the Wag & Win classes you’ve taken and want to keep learning? Past students are welcome in this course, where we’ll continue practicing and refining your dogs’ skills, developing your relationships, learning new games and discussing concepts important for life-skills training for your dog. June 17 – July 22 Mondays, 7:15-8:15 pm Williams Park, Shelter 2 Cost: $75
Dynamic Duo: Boosting Your Relationship
This class helps dogs and their people improve their relationship, whether it’s just getting started or been years in the making. Focus, trust and reliability should go both ways, and this class will help you learn the tools to make sure they do! Please leave dogs at home for the first session as we will cover some important foundational information together. June 20-August 1 (No class July 4) Thursdays, 6-7 pm/7:15-8:15 pm Williams Park, Shelter 2 Cost: $75
JUNE 2019 CHECK OUT THESE SPECIAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES!
9-11 am Bikin’ in the ‘Burbs
4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 5pm Summer Concert, Soul Street
10-11 am Silly Safari, Outdoor Classroom 4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo
10am-12pm Plein Art Painting
House on the Rock Tour, Wisconsin 6-7 pm Dog Training- Clever Canines 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Masters’ Class
6-7 pm Dog Training- Clever Canines 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Masters’ Class
4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 6:30pm Park Board Meeting, Town Hall 7pm Summer Concert My Yellow Rickshaw 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo
4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo
Chicago Cubs vs.Cincinnati Reds Trip
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JULY 2019 July 2-6, 6pm-Close 4th of July Extravaganza!, Arbuckle Acres Park 6-7 pm Dog Training- Clever Canines 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Masters
6-7 pm Dog Training- Clever Canines 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Masters
6-7 pm Dog Training- Clever Canines 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Masters
6-7 pm Dog Training- Clever Canines 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Masters
10 am Parade 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 10 pm Fireworks
4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo
4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 6:30pm Park Board Meeting, Town Hall 7pm Summer Concert Endless Summer Band 7:15-8:15 pm Dog TrainingDynamic Duo
4-7pm Farmers Market, Town Hall 6-7 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo 7:15-8:15 pm Dog Training-Dynamic Duo
10am-12pm Plein Art Painting
9 am-12 pm Party in the Park, Williams Park
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